Cheap Flights to Gilgit Airport
Dreaming of the Karakoram’s towering peaks? Discover flights to Gilgit Airport (GIL), one of the most scenic and dramatic flight routes in the world, connecting Pakistan’s mountainous north to the capital.
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Gilgit Airport is located in Gilgit District, Gilgit-Baltistan, in northern Pakistan, at an elevation of 4,796 feet, and is operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority. A new terminal was constructed in 2014, and the airport is served exclusively by Pakistan International Airlines using ATR 42 turboprop aircraft on the historic Gilgit-Islamabad route, a flight path that has changed little since before the partition of the Indian subcontinent.
Airport code
GIL (ICAO: OPGT)
Location
Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Airlines serving
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)
Popular Routes to and from Gilgit
Islamabad is Gilgit’s sole scheduled route, operating several times per week on ATR 42 aircraft.
Route Type
Popular Connections
Domestic
Islamabad (up to 6 flights per week)
Onward Connections
Available via Islamabad to Pakistan International Airlines’ domestic and international network
Best Time to Book Cheap Flights
Booking a few weeks ahead generally works well for routes into Gilgit. Spring (March through May) and fall (September through November) offer the most pleasant weather and the clearest flying conditions, so booking further ahead is recommended for travel during those seasons.
About Gilgit-Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan is a spectacular mountainous region in northern Pakistan, home to the Karakoram mountain range and K2, the world’s second-highest peak. The region’s dramatic alpine scenery, remote valleys, and mountaineering opportunities make it one of the most extraordinary and adventurous destinations in South Asia.
Things to Know When Flying Into Gilgit
Flights to Gilgit are highly weather-dependent; good visibility is essential, and inbound aircraft typically return to Islamabad if conditions don’t allow a safe landing.
Pakistan International Airlines currently operates ATR 42 aircraft on the route, having previously used Fokker F-27 Friendships.
There are no international flights from Gilgit; connections route through Islamabad.
Skardu Airport offers a nearby alternative for travelers with flexible plans exploring the wider Gilgit-Baltistan region.
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FAQs — Flights to International Airport
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the only airline serving Gilgit Airport, operating ATR 42 aircraft on the Gilgit-Islamabad route.
Yes, flights to Gilgit are highly weather-dependent due to the airport's mountainous surroundings, and good visibility is required for safe operations; inbound aircraft typically return to Islamabad if conditions don't allow landing.
The flight from Islamabad to Gilgit takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes and covers approximately 184 miles.
No, Gilgit Airport operates domestic flights only, connecting to Islamabad. International travelers can connect through Islamabad.
Gilgit-Baltistan is a mountainous region in northern Pakistan, home to the Karakoram mountain range, including K2, the world's second-highest peak, and some of the most dramatic alpine scenery on Earth.
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